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G142 YAE

1989 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

58,487 mi
Last recorded58,487 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 YAE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,487 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Metal fuel pipes corroded

N/S/R inner CV boot holed and leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in O/S rack end

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,781 miles

Cuts on Front tyres †O/S/R disc corroded †N/S/R brake pipe corroded under sheild †N/S/R metal fuel lines corroded under sheild †Unable to see brake and fuel lines properly because of covers

Manifold securing bolt hole missing in the head for modified exhaust

Fail 20 Mar 2007 55,781 miles

Cuts on Front tyres †O/S/R disc corroded †N/S/R brake pipe corroded under sheild †N/S/R metal fuel lines corroded under sheild †Unable to see brake and fuel lines properly because of covers

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Manifold securing bolt hole missing in the head for modified exhaust

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 55,683 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

cuts to both front tyres outer walls

fuel pipes rusty

handbrake travel high but not excessive

rear floor area rusty

slight play in steering wheel joint

unable to check brake pads

Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,166 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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G142 YAE is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 110,265 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G142 YAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 37 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G142 YAE is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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